SAFTU and COSATU march against high cost of living and austerity
The unity between the two labour federations was put to the test in mass marches in Cape Town, Pretoria and East London during the general strike on Wednesday.
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Cosatu strike reveals weaknesses of the federation
Thousands of Cosatu-affiliated union members marched through the streets of South Africa against job losses, crisis at Eskom and high cost of living.
SAFTU strikes for better working conditions
In a show of power, about 6,000 workers and community members in Cape Town marched against the proposed minimum wage and labour law amendments.